In an unexpected twist of fandom at the Paris Olympics, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce swapped football jerseys for something a bit more "rugby." According to FOX29, the recently retired NFL star attended the U.S. women's rugby sevens team matches, where he was recruited as an honorary superfan by none other than rugby's social media phenom Ilona Maher. Wearing a beret and a snug U.S. rugby shirt, Kelce was quickly enmeshed in the spirit of the game, engaging in an arm wrestle with team member Nicole Heavirland, and sharing a quippy recruiting video with Maher.

Still buzzing from the energy of an Eagles game—but of a different feather—Kelce and his wife Kylie watched Team USA tackle their opponents on the rugby field. After witnessing the American women dominate with victories over Japan and Brazil, according to NBC Olympics, Maher seized the opportunity to enlist Kelce's support. She outlined the "perks" of being a superfan, admittedly nonexistent, before Kelce announced, "I am officially a fan of women’s rugby." His endorsement was met with cheers and a teammate’s spirited proclamation: "we got Jason Kelce."

The synergies between football and rugby reached new heights as Kelce and Maher's rapport took center stage on social media. USA Rugby's clever caption, "Just a bunch of Eagles," highlighted an affinity between Kelce's football roots and the moniker of the rugby teams. The hype seemed justified as the women's team powered through their Olympic matches, handily beating Japan 36-7 and Brazil 24-5 and prepping for a much-anticipated showdown with France. The French match is slated for Monday at 9:30 ET, as reported by CBS News Philadelphia.